Orchestra

Israeli Lior Navok wins prestigious Engel Prize for Ukraine war composition

Navok describes his 10-minute orchestral piece, 'Blue, Yellow, Smoke,' composed during the early days of the Russia-Ukraine War, as trying to 'capture the melancholic mood of war.'

PRIZE-WINNING composer Lior Navok.
THE REVOLUTION Orchestra’s Roy Oppenheim (bottom) and Zohar Sharon.

Bach, unplugged with The Revolution Orchestra

ASAF AVIDAN

Assaf Avidan goes orchestral with new show and album

PUCCINI is on the way to Jerusalem.

An evening of Puccini opera in Jerusalem


Dudu Fisher celebrates 50 years of music with nationwide gala tour in Israel

Dudu Fisher celebrates 50 years in music with a nationwide tour in Israel from August 27 to November 28.

 DUDU FISHER: The best way to give hope is through personal stories mixed with songs of faith and prayer.

Jerusalem to chime with the sounds of chamber music

“The role of music is to bridge gaps and connect people wherever they are. It uplifts the soul."

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER Music Festival artistic director Elena Bashkirova will host baritone Thomas A. Bauer.

Israel philharmonic orchestra delivers memorable season finale in Haifa - review

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra concludes its 2023-24 season in Haifa with Beethoven's Triple Concerto and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

 Haifa Auditorium, 26 April 2008.

76 years of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

No other top-flight orchestra in the world is so closely identified with its constituency as the Israel Philharmonic.

 The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performing at the ZOA House in Tel Aviv, August 1, 1953

Jerusalem Highlights May 10 – May 16

Editor’s note: Due to the current security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.

 Abatte Barihun (see Thursday).

A dispatch from the 2024 Salzburg Easter Festival: Celebrating mastery and orchestral brilliance

La Gioconda is infrequently performed because of its complicated plot, demanding vocal requirements, giant choral forces, and complex staging.

 LUCA SALSI (Barnaba) and Anna Netrebko (La Gioconda) in Ponchielli’s ‘La Gioconda.’

All together now - Beit Hagefen unveils an inclusive program for its 60th anniversary

Beit Hagefen celebrates its 60th anniversary with a diverse program promoting harmony between Jewish and Arab communities through music, art, and cultural events in Haifa.

 THE REVOLUTION ORCHESTRA will be helping Beit Hagefen, Haifa, celebrate its 60th anniversary.

Ra'anana Symphonette shines light on new talent - review

In an exciting musical event, Ra'anana Symphonette highlights Maayan Franco and Nadav Ein-Gal's work, marking them as "stars of the future."

 Nadav Ein-Gal

Bouncing Bach: The eighth edition of Bach Festival celebrates the composer's work - review

This year's Bach Festival, already in its eighth edition, will see the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra perform the storied musician's pieces.

 GERMAN TENOR Richard Resch: Baroque poetry has a different vocabulary.

‘Monty Python’s Passion’ to play at the Israeli Opera

Few evenings at the opera start with the orchestra tuning its instruments to the sound of a goose being strangled. 'Monty Python’s Passion' is playing in April.

 ACTOR BEN PERRY (left) and conductor Roee Oppenheim in Monty Python’s ‘Passion.’